NNSWA is committed to empower and ensure the social rights of 3D people (Deprived, Dalit, and Disable).
Nepal National Social Welfare Association (NNSWA) established itself in 1990. In 1994, NNSWA registered with the District Administration Office Kanchanpur and affiliated to Social Welfare Council Kathmandu. NNSWA has grown over the years, implementing various integrated community based development programs in Sudhurpaschim province being one of the leading development organizations in Nepal.
1. The Leprosy Prevention and Control Project
2. The Leprosy and Social Inclusion Project
Nepal National Social Welfare Association (NNSWA) has been working in partnership with No Leprosy Remains (NLR Nepal) for the Inclusive Development (ID) & Stop Transmission program (STP) since September 2016 based on the Outcome Mapping (OM) model. Currently NNSWA is mainly working on two projects.
Under The Leprosy Prevention and Control Project activities NNSWA on activities that focus on comprehensive leprosy service, with a higher priority on Stop transmission. To achieve this, all leprosy cases notifying rural/urban municipalities of Far western Province are to be covered with SDR-PEP.
Same way The Leprosy and Social Inclusion Project aim to reduce stigma, promote community education, and empower those affected by leprosy. Stigma reduction efforts seek to combat discrimination and encourage early diagnosis and treatment-seeking behaviour. The project's interventions are expected to bring about positive changes by Reducing Stigma.